Art & Home Accessories

Cut glass from what is known as the brilliant period (1876-1907) is identified by deep cut-outs across the glass surface. More than one glassmaker usually worked on a single cut glass piece: A...

Wine enthusiasts and sommeliers love a proper display of fine wine and wine accessories. Having a special place for your wine glasses and an attractive display rack can beautify the decor of your...

Need some ideas on how to enjoy your fireplace? Decorating your fireplace can be fun and easy. Making it a part of your home adds value and can be very rewarding.

Decorating a set of plates is a great way to make dinner a customized experience every time you sit down to the table. If the plates are glass, then you can easily create personalized settings for...

When you want to keep the focus on your artwork, don't detract from the piece with a colorful photo mat or an ornate picture frame. Design "floating" picture frames that seem to suspend your...

The familiar German green wine glass is called a Roemer. As seen often on German Rhine River Cruises and typical German restaurants, these wine glasses feature the traditional forest green ribbed...

Mirrors are great devices that can add space to a room and liven up your home. Many home decorating stores sell mirrors, but you may want to frame the mirror to add an extra touch of class....

Crystal is a more expensive, heavier and more beautiful kind of glass. Technically, however, it is not a crystal, as its chemical structure is not crystalline. Instead, crystal (also known as...

Drums are a work of art; they are made with precision and out of the finest woods. Many drums sit in attics, basements and garages just collecting dust, when they could be utilized as a table for...

Sandwich glass is named after mold processed glassware made in Sandwich, Mass. It is defined by its flower, scroll, and historical-theme patterns. Patterns have slight variances and come in many...

Using clear surfaces such as mirrors and glass can add an elegant and interesting touch to any room. A properly placed mirror or glass item can help a small room feel larger. Decorate mirrors and...

Old photographs represent precious memories of family, friends and beautiful days, but they need care to prevent fading. Occasionally an old photo may need reframing, whether to match your decor,...

Glass-making in Bohemia, now the western portion of the Czech Republic, dates back as early as the third century B.C. However most experts trace the origins of what we now identify as Bohemia...

Glass cubes, also known as glass bricks and glass blocks, were originally made as a building material for constructing semi-transparent walls and windows. They are just the right size to use in...

Wind chimes are a decorative accent that can enhance a home or garden. There are a number of options to consider when choosing wind chimes because they can be made from a variety of materials.

Wine glasses have beautiful shapes. If you are a wine lover and use them often, you might wonder about creative ways to display your wine glasses. Rather than store them away in a dark cabinet,...

For anyone looking to hang some photos or other art on the wall cheaply and elegantly, IKEA offers a variety of frames. One nice style is the CLIPS series of frames, which has a minimalist...

According to Antique Quarterly, Depression glass was created from the early 1920s until the late 1930s during the Great Depression era. Pieces were generally a mixture of clear and multicolored...

Old windows are an attractive way to add texture and character to a collection of photos and art. Old windows can be diamond shaped, leaded with arches or mullioned with old glazing that adds a...

The sparkle and brilliance of crystal glass adds elegance to a home or table setting. True crystal glass gets its highly refractive quality from the addition of lead oxide.

If you like unique things and to have something different from anyone else then I have just the project for you. This project consist of plants and a beta fish so you can have the best of both...

When you have photographs spilling out of boxes and don't know what to do with them, consider making a simple and attractive photo serving tray. With a standard picture frame and a couple drawer...

Depression glass was manufactured in the United States during the Great Depression, in various patterns for both everyday and elegant use, in a wide variety of colors.

Crystal glasses are used for a variety of beverages, from wine to port to water. There are several different types of crystal glasses, including lead crystal, non-lead crystal, blown crystal and...

With the easy to use http://www.glassprimer.com paint, you can permanently back paint your own glass for colored glass backspalshes, colored glass counter tops and more! Watch the step by step...

With everyone trying to find ways to go "green", it is always a great idea to find a use for things that we would normally discard. You can be a little friendlier to the earth and...

Designing a room to reflect light is a matter of choosing the right surfaces and planning a lighting system. Selecting pale colors and shiny objects will reflect light. Adding a combination of...

Perhaps the most famous mirror is the one before which the Wicked Queen stood demanding to learn who was the fairest in the land. Mirrors have an old history, dating back to Greco-Roman times. It...

Lead crystal is a timeless, elegant material used to make chandeliers, drinking vessels, vases and other glass items. Although glassmaking has been around for millennia, the fine art of working in...

There are a huge number of ways to frame artwork, but they all focus around a few concepts: the frame, the mat and the glass. The right choice in these, in the right combination, makes for the...

Carnival glass is a popular collectible, both vintage and modern. A good understanding of how carnival glass is produced, including the different types of iridescence used can help you discern...

Get your creative juices flowing and make "do it yourself" do it yourself' table centerpieces for a special occasion, the holidays or as part of your everyday decor. Colorful glass vases,...

Have you noticed lately the price of those room fresheners that have wooden wicks in them? They are really great...I have one in every room, but they are costly. Buying one for every room can add...

By making your own hand dipped incense, you'll be able to create the fragrances you love at a fraction of the cost.

To create a stained glass picture frame, you need to create a design which has a border around a piece of clear glass where the picture can be seen. We are working with a 5 x 7 glass in this frame.

The metal frame for this skylight has been sitting around for a few years. We finally decided that the design of a new star heralding the birth of Christ would be a good subject for the piece.

Did you ever receive beautiful flowers and you hated to see them wither and dry up and you had to toss them out. I would always feel bad because I knew the giver had spent time and money to buy...

Decorative shelving not only adds a decorative touch to any room, they save space as well by combining collectibles, photos, and bathroom or bedroom items in one place. Think of the design and...

You can build a shadowbox to highlight a memorable event or as a special three-dimensional piece of art. Because a shadowbox is little more than a box or a shelf with a frame around it and often a...

Posters, whether they are of your favorite band or a fancy art print, can be a wonderful way to add some personal flair to a room. However, in order to show off your wall decor appropriately, you...

Decorate the space above your kitchen cabinets with a combination of colorful glass vases, cut crystal and potted silk plants for interesting vignettes that encircle the room. You can also create...

Creating your own centerpiece is a cost-effective way to decorate your home or save for an event. To make centerpieces that complement a modern style of décor, consider using flowers in...

Finding the right piece of framed art that fits both your wall and your budget can be confusing and frustrating. By considering the factors outlined here you'll be better-equipped to compare the...

Until the late Middle Ages, people admired their reflections in pieces of polished metal. Silver would have been the choice of the wealthy, but bronze, tin, or even copper were also used....

A decorative centerpiece on a table makes the room feel stylish and complete. Floral arrangements are always beautiful, but there are so many other choices. Centerpiece decoration ideas don't have...

Candles displayed in glass cylinders cast a warm glow and add a designer touch to the home. There are inexpensive ways to give candles an upscale look with glass cylinders.

You can create inexpensive table centerpieces for a party or for an intimate dinner with objects like mirror tiles, fish bowls and cabochons. Create an elegant centerpiece for a wedding reception...

Decanters are vessels used to hold the decanted liquids. The decantation of a liquid is simply ridding it of its sediments, which is why decanters, especially in modern times, are most often used...

Since 1291, the small Italian island of Murano, about two miles north of Venice, has been home to some of the world's best glassmakers. The glass produced by the artisans in Murano is handmade and...

Ever wonder how glass gets that interesting spiderweb-like effect? By dunking an extremely hot piece of glass into a container of water, crackles form on the surface and create what is known as...